That rainy Friday afternoon was the end of the working week for Optima’s engineers. For a 17-year-old boy, however, it was the beginning of an exciting journey in the world of engineering. Continue reading
Drives and controls are fundamental to keeping the wheels of the food industry turning. Obsolete systems can have a negative impact on productivity levels and processing operations even at the most profitable of companies. Continue reading
A speculative letter to a leading Lancashire engineering firm has led to a determined Accrington school leaver becoming the company’s youngest ever employee when he starts his apprenticeship in September. Continue reading
As the owner manager of an engineering business for the past 15 years I have come to appreciate the complexities that are part and parcel of my role and my company. Challenges are presented every day and we deal with them. My company has a great reputation within industry, a highly skilled, highly motivated and loyal workforce and we share ambition. Continue reading
An innovative Lancashire engineering firm is targeting more export success as it celebrates another milestone in its mission to help UK manufacturers prosper by becoming leaner and smarter in their production processes. Continue reading
Increasing profit margins through improved productivity and reduced overheads is imperative for companies operating in any manufacturing sector – especially in today’s uncertain economic climate –- but identifying where processes can be honed to meet these objectives requires accurate business intelligence, which can be expensive. Continue reading
Drives, PLCs and SCADA and controls are fundamental to the converting industry, companies naturally rely on their machine control systems for production. More recently however, enterprising companies have developed their control systems to commercial advantage. Continue reading
A world leader in the manufacture and provision of soil reinforcement and ground stabilisation solutions for the construction industry chose local engineering ingenuity from InfoServe365 to radically improve processes at its Blackburn plant. Continue reading
A Lancashire engineering company is gaining a global reputation for improving plant performance after developing high-tech solutions designed to help a wide range of industries maximise productivity and efficiency. Continue reading